New and Noteworthy Books
This journal article reviews two notable recent publications: a collection of letters from Albertus C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps Jr. documenting the founding of Hope College and the challenges faced by Dutch Reformed immigrants to America, and a reprint of John M.L. Young's historical account of Presbyterian missionary work in Japan and the church-state conflict with Shinto religion. The reviews highlight resources of value to those interested in Dutch Reformed history, Christian education, and Reformed missionary endeavors.
Once again we feature a few brief book notes on some new titles that are worthy of your attention. Envisioning Hope College: Letters written by Albertus C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps Jr., 1857 to 1875. Edited by Elton J. Bruins and Karen G. Schakel. Van Raalte Press & Eerdmans Publishing, 2011. 519 pp. $49.00 (hardcover). This new title in the "Historical Series of the Reformed Church in America" (No. 71) will be of value not only to those who have ties to Holland, MI (which Van Raalte...
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